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"what is told in the ear of a man is often heard 100 miles away" - Chinese Proverb
On the right road in Knockreer thanks to funding for resurfacing FREQUENT users of Killarney National Park whether on foot, on bicycle or jaunting car, have welcomed the recent improvement of the path conditions in the Knockreer section of the park. Members of Killarney Horse and Carriage Tours met up with local TD Danny Healy-Rae at the weekend having secured funding to resurface large tracts of paths. Eight kilometres including the Bamboo Path, River Walk, Reen and the jaunting car area at Ross Castle have all recently been resurfaced by the National Parks & Wildlife Service at a cost of over €300,000. The areas had been in very poor condition and funding was secured by the Independent TD and the National Parks & Wildlife Service. “Knockreer is a popular place for jaunting car trips but it is also hugely popular among walkers, joggers and families with small children. The new surface means everyone can now enjoy this area to its full potential,” said Billy Tangney, member of Killarney Horse and Carriage Tours.
Above: Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae with jarveys Billy Tangney, Dan Doona and Paudie Looney observing the finished roadway at Knockreer in Killarney National Park at the weekend. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE
EDITOR'S VIEW Art and wine connoisseurs put charity in the picture Residents seek green light for junction solution OUR feature focusing on the dangerous junctions branching off the Killarney bypass elicited a huge response over the past week. Residents have been keen to highlight the peril of the situation and Killarney Advertiser shares their views with you as we present the second of the series on pages 46 and 47 in this week’s edition. The area is home to two very busy Killarney sports clubs, the Killarney Legion GAA Club and Killarney Celtic FC, so as well as general road users there are many, many youngsters using this link all year round, whether on foot or being ferried to practice
sessions and games by their parents. As well as the safety issue, accessibility is a major concern. The suggestions keep coming as to what the solution should be. Let us know if you have an opinion on the matter by contacting us on newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie or 064-6632215. Meanwhile, congratulations to all the young local heroes who took a very well-deserved bow at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Awards which unfolded in Tralee last Friday night. EVE KELLIHER EDITOR
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06 Killarney Advertiser 03.02.17
THE last Thursday in November has become a byword for a fun night out for all ages as Killarney Rotary Club hosts it annual Evening of Wine & Art in The Malton Hotel. The recent event was as always incredibly popular and on Wednesday the club returned to the venue to present cheques to the deserving beneficiaries. Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor welcomed Lotte Lyne of the Stefan Lyne Foundation (the Barnardos Roots of Empathy Programme for local schools), St Brigid’s Secondary School Music Project, the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Tiernaboul and Coolick National Schools, Killarney Football for All, Killarney Swimming Club and Gaelscoil Faithleann. “We had a great night last November in The Malton,” said Angela. “The artists came out again in great numbers to showcase and sell their art." Angela paid tribute to event sponsor Daly’s SuperValu. "The team, including Denis Tucker and John Daly, do so much for this event every year," said Angela. "They provide the food, pastries and artisan breads to taste the cheese, and sponsor a wide range of wines. This year we tasted the very popular San Valentino Pinot Grigio and there was lots of positive feedback about the Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc. The Daly’s SuperValu staff were on hand on the night to give their expertise in choosing wines. Thanks also to Barry of the Killarney Brewing Company and welcome to their new master brewer Michael Bank." Killarney Rotary Club was also delighted to host the Killarney branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, which sold Christmas cards on the night. The raffle was co-ordinated by the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and the cloakroom was looked after the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club. Killarney Rotary Club President Angela O'Connor, front left, with Ciara Irwin Foley and Lotte Lyne (Stephen Lyne Foundation); back, Grace O'Neill, Eduard Schmidt-Zorner, Paul Sherry (Gaelscoil Faithleann) and Mairead Lucey (St Brigid's Secondary School). PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH